Légende

Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA around; reverse: Vesta stands frontally, turns her head left, holds a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a figure of Athena (palladium) in her left, partial legend V·ES·A around, in SC fields. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius; portrait/subject: Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176, Roman empress 161–176). Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (bronze), diameter 24.5–26.0 mm, weight 10.10 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A72_254

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (3.3Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA reverse Vesta stands frontally turns head left holds ladle simpulum right hand figure Athena palladium left partial legend V·ES·A SC fields Issuer Marcus Aurelius portrait subject Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 24.5–26.0 mm weight 10.10 g axis 180° circular worn metal object raised profile person relief center object irregular edge notches indentations textured surface showing wear visible colors shades brown dark brown areas darker patina subtle hints greenish-brown profile faces raised slightly recessed background ring raised decoration inner edge uneven relief appearance aged metallic piece varied surface tones small areas smoother lighter brown metal wear.